Hardware Spec Index

Veltrix CX-8978 Plus 12-Core AM4 Desktop Processor

Processors · Veltrix · SKU CX8978-PLUS · Released 2022 · Updated 2026-10-22

Key facts

Benchmark index37,221 (Processors scale)
Category rank#11,687
Street price$379
Power105 W (TDP)
Performance per dollar98.21
Released2022

Specifications

BrandVeltrix
ModelVeltrix CX-8978 Plus
SocketAM4
Cores / threads12 cores / 24 threads
Base clock3.9 GHz
Max boost clock4.6 GHz
L3 cache64 MB
Power105 W TDP (PPT 142 W)
Memory supportDDR4-3200, dual channel
CPU PCIe lanes24× PCIe 4.0 (20 usable)
Integrated graphicsNone (discrete GPU required)
Unlocked multiplierYes
Cooler includedNo

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